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CHIREC is also affiliated to The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), an international educational foundation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. IB offers four educational programmes for children aged 3-19. To this end, the organisation works with schools, governments and international organisations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. CHIREC IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.Best International School

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CHIREC International is ranked among Best Schools in Hyderabad, Telangana and India. CHIREC’s vision was conceived by Mrs. Ratna Reddy, to provide academic excellence and a well-rounded learning experience to students in Hyderabad. CHIREC endeavors to provide an environment that encourages growth, fosters creativity, exploration and discovery and broadens student’s intellectual, physical and emotional horizons to build a strong spirit of integrity, compassion and generosity. Best International School In Telangana

Field Trip to ISRO and Krishnapatnam Port

27 students of Grade XI were accompanied by 2 faculty members on a field trip to ISRO and Krishnapatnam Port from 30th Nov ’17 to 3rd Dec ’17. Students first visited the SDSC (Satish Dhawan Space Centre) located at Sriharikota (Sullurpet), where they took a tour of the center including the ‘Mission Control Centre’, ‘Second Launch Pad’, ‘First Launch Pad’ (FLP) and the space museum. At the museum, the students learned about different planets, how satellites function, the different stages of launching, and survival on different planets.
Students were then taken to Krishnapatnam port, which spreads across 6000 acres. Students learnt about the functionalities of the port, which is used for imports and exports of a wide variety of items such as Granite, Coal, Iron Ore, Wheat, Edible Oil, Cereals, Maize, etc. Students were shown the military training center, the dog training center, and the Chinta Visveswara Rao kitchen, where food is prepared for about 15000 people a day.

Out bound trip - Guntur

Students of Grade V went on an outbound educational trip to Guntur from 24th to 26th Nov ’17 and learnt about the history of Kondapalli Fort and Kondavalli Caves and observed about 12,000 different birds at Upallapadu Bird Sanctuary. In the Chilli yard, they observed the chilly plants and learnt the process involved in the cultivation of these plants. Students also prepared yummy sandwiches and showcased their talents on the Talent Night.

Trip to JNAFAU Arts college

19 students from Stage 9 (Art and Design), IB-12 (Visual Art), A-level (Design and Textiles), AS-level (Design and Textiles) and IB-11 (Visual Art) visited JNAFAU Arts college, Masab Tank on 23rd November, to witness the exhibits of the MFA students. Students observed live sculpting , bronze modelling and charcoal sketching classes. The main Art Gallery displayed various art forms based on the theme ‘Urbanization’.

CHIREC`s National Astronomy Champion

As a part of the National Astronomy Challenge 2017, CHIREC student Ishan Bhasin from Grade 9 B was selected as the only student from the southern region amongst 10 other students from different schools in India to attend a 3-day Astronomy Workshop in Singapore. Ishan had participated in a one-hour quiz competition in April 2017, meant for students of Grades 5 – 9, organized by STEM Research & Innovation, in association with the Astronomy Training Company, SDRO. Ishan, along with his escort teacher Ms. Vidhu Saxena, visited Singapore from 29th August to 1st September 2017. In Singapore, Ishan and 9 other students and their escort teachers visited the Boeing Corporation`s R&D Centre, Singapore Science Centre and the National University of Singapore (NUS), where they learnt about the Flying Principles, participated in a demonstration of aircraft simulators, and were shown working models relating to optical illusions, sound, electricity. The students also got a taste of the city as they visited Merlion Park, the Singapore Flyer and took a one day trip to Universal Studios. Students attended the awards ceremony, where they were felicitated by renowned professionals in the field of Astrophysics and space sciences. The chief guests speeches inspired the young minds present, and encouraged them to make use of the opportunities in Astronomy on a global platform. International School In Hyderabad

Education trip to Dr.Reddy Labs

The students of Stages 10 A & B visited Dr. Reddy’s Lab, HCU Campus, as a part of their educational trip on 15th Sept ‘17. The students interacted with the scientists, visited Chemistry and Biology laboratories and witnessed some experiments. In the Chemistry lab, the lead medicinal chemist explained the functions of the various equipment in the lab and the tasks they perform. The scientists informed the students about how they come up with new chemical structures, and how after undergoing several screenings and safety tests, the drugs are brought into the market. In the Biology lab, the students saw zebra-fish, which are bred for medical testing. The drugs from the Chemistry lab are passed on to the Biology lab for testing. The students learnt about centrifuges, UV waves, fish and human cells, and cancerous cells.

Industrial trip to CERN, Geneva

This summer, CHIREC International facilitated a trip for the students of Grade 11 to visit CERN. 9 students of Grade 11 were accompanied by Ms. Ratnamala to CERN [European Centre for Nuclear Research] in Geneva, Switzerland. The students participated in a thought-provoking workshop by CERN physicists Mick Storr, Ms. Archana Sharma, Ms. Manjeeth, Dr. Piotr Traczyk, and Dr. Simone Gilardoni. They were awestruck by the Particle Separators and the futuristic experiments being conducted at the centre. Apart from meeting the scientists who work with particle detectors at CMS and ATLAS, the students themselves had the incredible opportunity to segregate particles from the atmosphere, before going on to view the exhibits.International School In HyderabadInternational School In Hyderabad

Grade 6 travels to Ooty

The students of Grade 6 were accompanied by six members of the faculty as they embarked on a wonderful tour of Coimbatore, organized by Travel Today, from the 4th to 7th of October.

After arriving at the Accord Highland Hotel and taking in its spectacular views, the students and faculty visited Dodabetta Peak and were awestruck by the magnificent beauty of the peak. The group was welcomed by the Conoor Tea Garden and Tea Factory staff, and they then visited the Chocolate Factory, and the Wax Museum, which were great hits amongst the students. The trip was jam-packed with fun activities such as boating on Ooty Lake, a visit to the Botanical Gardens, and warming up beside a toasty bonfire on a cold night.

Towards the end of the trip, our students and teachers visited the Isha Foundation, located in Coimbatore, before packing up and returning to Hyderabad after an enjoyable vacation.

Grade 5 takes a Field Trip to Active Farms

The students of Grade V went on a field trip to Active Farms to learn ‘How Plants Reproduce’. The trip brought the students closer to nature and taught them about the kind of work that farmers do to put food on our plates.

They learned how to prepare land for sowing, which tools are used, how to prepare bio manure and how to test whether seeds are fit to be sowed. The students also transplanted rice plantlets into mini paddy fields, watched how milk is toned, shucked corn kernels, and watched how maize flour is prepared. International School In Hyderabad

Grades IX and X visit Delhi

Students of Grades IX and X went on an excursion to Delhi, Amritsar and Dalhousie. The trip provided an opportunity to visit historical monuments such as the majestic Qutub Minar, India Gate, Jallianwalla Bagh, the Golden Temple, and to experience picturesque Dalhousie.

Field trip to Active Farm School

The students of Classes 6 to 10 went on an educational field trip to Active Farm School (ESCI campus). The field trip gave them a detailed understanding of modern farming methods, the importance of using high yield variety seeds, and the role of science and technology in improving agricultural practices.

Industrial trip to Tecumseh Products

Students of Class XII went on an education trip to Tecumseh Products, a manufacturer of hermetically sealed compressors. Students visited the manufacturing plant and saw modern production and scientific management techniques at work, such as just-in-time Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, KAIZEN, SIX SIGMA and 5S.

Secondary students visit Delhi and Agra

The students of the Secondary section took a trip to Delhi and Agra, where they were awestruck by the incredible architecture of the Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Bulund Darwaja, Jama Masjid, and Mehab Bagh. Leather goods is a flourishing trade in Agra besides tourism, and the students had the unique opportunity to visit a shoe factory in Agra and a Marble artefact factory, where marble inlay is done with precious and semi-precious stones. After a visit to see the Yamuna water filtration unit, the students split into small teams to explore Agra Fort and its history through an interesting challenge created by Trailblazers. In Delhi, the students were excited to visit Qutub Minar and learn about its rich history. After shopping at Delhi Haat, visiting Humayun’s Tomb and taking in the spectacular sights of the Lotus Temple, the students were well-immersed in India’s vibrant cultural history before coming back to Hyderabad. International School In Hyderabad

Habitat for Humanity- Pondicherry

Mr. Jagdish Peswani, Director of Fundraising for Habitat for Humanity India, conducted an orientation session for the students of Stages 6 to 8, and students from Classes 10 to 12.

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps build housing for low-income families. Students of Classes 11 and 12 were invited to help construct houses and get involved with the organization during their October break, as a part of their CAS programme.